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In a ceremony last week at the Tropical Nurseries in Kew Gardens, London, Sir David Attenborough donated a collection of seeds from Rapa Nui (Easter Island) to the Kew nursery. Dr Sonia Haoa Cardinalli, a Raoa Nui archaeologist and author of Cultural and Environmental Changes of Rapa Nui presented 31 seeds of Sophora toromiro to Sir Attenborough,...
The National Trust has released a new climate adaptation landmark report, ahead of the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also referred to as COP28. The report, ‘A Climate for Change’ reveals the Trust is strengthening its approach to climate adaptation, while calling on policy and legislation makers to do the same. “Climate change...
The £6bn redevelopment of London’s Earls Court has undergone a redesign, with open spaces now set to replace the structures originally planned. In a redesign submitted by the Earls Court Development Company, open space inclusion has increased by 20%, while development has reduced by 10%, compared to the proposals put forward earlier this year....
idverde has appointed a new chief executive officer (Group CEO) effective today. Luzius Wirth joined the Group in November last year as deputy group CEO with a primary focus on leading and developing high-performing operations across idverde’s country footprint. Commenting on his position, Wirth says: “I see tremendous opportunity for this...
The winners of Garden of the Year Award 2023 have been announced by Historic Houses, at an event celebrating the not-for-profit’s 50th Anniversary National AGM in London. Glenarm Castle Walled Garden, County Antrim in Northern Ireland was voted the winner in a public vote sponsored by Christie’s. The garden, which dates back to the 1820s, has...
Green-tech Specifier has signed up to NBS Source, an online source for product information available to architects and specifiers. NBS Source has been connecting architects to the relevant manufacturers for over 50 years, with a platform of over 1,100 manufacturers and 33,000 products, free for Specifiers to use. Green-tech’s Specification...
Horticultural charity, Plant Heritage has won the Charity (Third Sector) Project of the Year for its plant recording software, Persephone. Members of the Plant Heritage team, Penny Ross, project manager and Vicki Cooke, plant conservation manager collected the award at the event hosted by TV personality Ellie Taylor, held in London last week. The...
Warning - mentions of mental health and suicide. Data from the Department of Health and Social Care reported that the main cause of death in men under 50 was suicide, coupled by a surge in calls to a construction charity from tradespeople suggests a vulnerability within the sector, says Fix Radio. New research from Fix Radio shows 38% of...
A contractor has been appointed to support the transformation of a new 'landmark' public park in Sheffield city centre. Early-stage construction provider, Keltbray will support the project that includes uncovering part of Sheffield’s mediaeval Castle. Also included in the plans will be a new events area resembling the ‘bowling green’ believed to...
The chairman of Hillier Nurseries, Robert Hillier has announced he will be stepping down from the role after more than 50 years. George Hillier will be taking over as chairman of the family-run business from 1 January 2024, while Robert remains at the company on a part-time basis as a board director. “It has been a privilege to be at the...
Development of a new student village, inclusive of green and social spaces next to Brighton’s Amex Stadium, has been approved. In plans submitted by developer Downing Students, the project will include two six-storey linear wings interlocked with a two-storey central social hub. The Falmer based project is designed to house over 500 students,...
Environmental charity Hubbub has today launched a new fund to support community green spaces. Community groups which relate to one or more of the four themes will be eligible to apply for a grant of up to £6,000 to help improve or develop a green space accessible to the local community. Group eligibility themes are, increasing access to green...
Plans have been submitted for a new sustainable home development on Raleigh Road in Bristol. In a planning application put forward by the Hill Group, over 100 new sustainable homes of mixed capacity will cover the 3.5-acre site, linking to the surrounding area with two new tree-lined access roads. The proposal includes the instalment of permeable...
Hidden Valley Gardens in Treesmill, Cornwall has been voted overall winner of the RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) Partner Garden of the Year Competition 2023. Owners Tricia and Peter Howard have spent 24 years transforming the three-acre land from an overgrown ‘pick your own’ into an idyllic garden, featuring a number of colourful beds, a...
Research done into the comparison of noise levels generated from petrol-powered tools and battery-powered tools reveals the negative side effects of prolonged exposure goes beyond hearing loss. The research conducted by EGO Power Plus as part of its Challenge 2025 initiative found that noise pollution generated by petrol-powered outdoor...